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Chapter 81
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2022-11-19 08:31:17Isabella's POV
I woke up feeling exhausted and tired. Yesterday was a total bust, as I still felt so weak from my encounter with Xander. The events of yesterday kept on playing in my mind, as Xander's words were the only thing I could think of.
I was no longer his marked woman, I was officially free, freedom was what I wanted from the very first day the Draco claimed me as his and now that I have it, I really did not know how to feel about it.
Reluctantly, I got up from my bed. As I made my way to the bathroom, I needed someone to talk to, and it was only Mia who could understand what I was going through.
So I took a shower and got dressed. I picked up my bag and made my way downstairs.
I was on my way out when Mary stopped me.
'' Where are you going so early in the morning,'' Mary asked.
'' I need to leave this
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